What does my Reenlistment Code mean?

Understanding the meaning and the status of your reenlistment code is important. They impact your ability to remain in service and also have an impact on reassignments, promotions, reclassification, ability to attend school (Civilian/Military), retirement and can impact your family members ability to travel with you to overseas locations.

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Casey

Tuesday, 14 March, 2017 at 17:30

I was given a general discharge under illegal substance abuse. Would that disqualify me from being able to reenlist or would it depend on the type of substance i used? Would the partial legalization of marijuana have an effect?

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